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Posted by Dinah on October 16, 2004, at 11:57:34
I've started Luvox, at an admittedly low dose. I was on 300 mg for a long time, only on 50 now.
My experience in the past is that Luvox sends my emotional self far far away. So far away that it needs to shout to be heard, and then rarely. I'm not sure if my emotional self is stronger now and can withstand an SSRI.
My therapist seems to be disapproving, which is surprising to me. I thought he understood that this is something I *had* to do for self preservation.
Which is not to say that it's my emotional side that's causing the problem right now. It's not. It's my rational side. I'm paralyzed between what I know I should do, and the fact that I can't seem to do it and remain functional. Yet I can't not do it. Yet I can't do it. Yet other areas of my life aren't getting done, and they're also things I have to do. But I can't. Yet I can't not.
I'm like a deer caught in the headlights.
Posted by Stressee on October 16, 2004, at 21:15:38
In reply to Meds and ego states, posted by Dinah on October 16, 2004, at 11:57:34
I don't mean to impose upon what your doctor prescribed for you, but do you think maybe you should be on another SSRI? There are many to try, and you will react differently to some of them. My Dr. told me Luvox is an older drug and not prescribed as much anymore, because there are many more that will work just as well, if not better. It might be worth checking out if you haven't already. Best of Luck. -L
Posted by Dinah on October 16, 2004, at 23:13:11
In reply to Re: Meds and ego states, posted by Stressee on October 16, 2004, at 21:15:38
The Luvox was my idea. I was on it for four years at maximum dose for much of that time and didn't find that it had incapacitating side effects, which is very unusual for a medication for me. I'm usually laid up with every conceivable side effect. Not that I like anorgasmia, apathy, the stupids, and losing touch with my emotional side. And come to think of it, increased headaches and GI problems, and decreased inhibitions toward SI.
But compared to any of the other AD's I've tried, all that was mild. :)
My therapist just wants me to cope without adding something that makes me lose touch with my emotions, or at least with minimal amounts. He wants me to increase sessions, for example. But I don't think that's altogether fair. It would be encouraging me to rely more on him when he just isn't available to be relied on all the time. Not that he's trying to stop me from taking it or anything.
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